SOAR featured in the Millennium Cohort Program Spring 2023 Newsletter

Strengthening America’s Military Families

"The Department of Defense is adding a module focused on military-connected adolescents of participants in the longitudinal Millennium Cohort Study of service members and veterans. This new study will survey 11 to 17-year-old youths and their parents on topics related to adolescent psychosocial adjustment and physical health, academic achievement, and educational/career aspirations. Data will provide key insights on modifiable risk and protective factors to inform military programs and services aimed at the needs of military-connected youth and their families."

"Strengthening America’s Military Families," Joining Forces Intragency Policy Committee, September 2021.

DoD Study to Gauge Resilience of Military-Connected Youth

The Defense Department launched a survey to assess the health and well-being of military-connected youth and their families. The findings will inform policies, programs and services.

How are military teens coping? Landmark study will follow them over time to find out

The largest and longest-running health research in military history will soon embark on a study of military-connected adolescents.

How does military life affect teens? Landmark study aims to find out.

"Our military youth have unique voices rooted in their military life experiences."